Echo Tech PRN

St. David's HealthCare; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 41,328 - 61,992; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

401(k) plan with employer match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

St. David's HealthCare in Austin, Texas, is seeking a skilled Echo Technician for PRN opportunities at their North Austin Medical Center. In this role, you will be responsible for performing diagnostic ultrasound exams, collaborating with care teams to ensure top-quality patient care.

The ideal candidate has experience in echocardiograms, holds relevant certifications, and is committed to maintaining high professional standards. Comprehensive benefits including healthcare and 401(k) matching are offered.

Qualifications

• One year of experience performing adult echocardiograms preferred.
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS), Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS), or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) required upon hire.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification within 30 days of employment start date.

Responsibilities

• Perform direct and indirect patient care, including adult echocardiograms.
• Document information seen during exams in PACS or in writing.
• Communicate findings and disease processes to the cardiologist.
• Operate ultrasound units efficiently and effectively.

Skills

Echocardiograms

Cardiac Life Support

Ultrasound technology education

Stress echo

TEEs

Carotid ultrasound

Trans-cranial Doppler studies

Education

Associate’s degree in ultrasound technology

Tools

Ultrasound units

Job description

Do you have PRN career opportunities as an Echo Technician? We have an exciting Echo Tech PRN opening at St. David's North Austin Medical Center, part of HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary

As an Echo Technician, you will perform all assigned diagnostic ultrasound exams in a timely manner, following physician orders and collaborating with other care team members to ensure safe, accurate patient care.

Responsibilities

• Perform direct and indirect patient care, including adult echocardiograms.
• Provide care to patients ranging from neonatal to geriatric.
• Maintain professional standards and seek professional growth.
• Act in accordance with the Code of Conduct and SDH Service Excellence standards.
• Produce scans of optimal diagnostic quality.
• Demonstrate knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.
• Follow established scanning and filming protocols.
• Operate ultrasound units efficiently and effectively.
• Maintain knowledge of the operating parameters of the scanner.
• Document information seen during exams in PACS or in writing.
• Complete quality scans in a timely manner, prioritizing STAT and urgent demands.
• Demonstrate proficiency in scanning trauma, acute and challenging patients; modify positioning when standard cannot be performed.
• Relay relevant patient information to the cardiologist.
• Communicate findings and disease processes to the cardiologist.
• Prepare for patient arrest or critically ill patients.
• Perform organizational duties related to ultrasound.
• Operate independently, problem-solve effectively.
• Clean exam tables and restock ultrasound supplies as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• One year of experience performing adult echocardiograms (preferred).
• Proficiency in stress echo, TEE (preferred).
• Proficiency in carotid ultrasound, trans- cranial Doppler studies (preferred).
• Associate’s degree in ultrasound technology education.
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS), Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS), or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) required upon hire.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification within 30 days of employment start date.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off, paid family leave, short- and long-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• 401(k) plan with 100% match on 3%-9% of pay; Employee Stock Purchase Plan; flexible spending accounts; retirement tools and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance; life insurance; supplemental health protection plans; auto and home insurance; legal counseling; identity theft protection and consumer discounts.

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Echo Tech PRN opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.